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“Come on. We must have a little pity. Do you know what we're talking about now?...When a man supports his relatives by his labor, he has no right to sacrifice himself. That is deserting his family...My friends, there is a tomorrow; you won't be here on that tomorrow, but your families will...We…” quote by Combeferre Les Misérables
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““Come on. We must have a little pity. Do you know what we're talking about now?...When a man supports his relatives by his labor, he has no right to sacrifice himself. That is deserting his family...My friends, there is a tomorrow; you won't be here on that tomorrow, but your families will...We must not be selfish." (on page 1183 of 1480)””

Combeferre Les Misérables

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage urges selflessness, urging people to prioritize family and future generations over personal selfishness.

In simple terms: Put family and future before selfishness.

Key Takeaway

Act selflessly for your family’s future.

Themes

family selflessness responsibility sacrifice future

Mood

reflective empathetic serious

Type

Family:1 Les-miserables:1 Sacrifice:1 Sacrifice Deserting:0 Families Selfish:0 Supports Relatives:1 Right Sacrifice:1

When to use this quote

  • family discussions
  • community service
  • personal reflection
  • ethical debates

Key Concepts

ethical duty social responsibility intergenerational care

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sacrifices have you made for family?
  • How can we balance self-care with duty?
A Different Perspective

Some may feel the call is overly moralistic.

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